Living in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana

St. Bernard Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of around 45,408, part of the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA metro area.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $951/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $215K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 65°F) and hot summers (highs around 86°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

St. Bernard Parish has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 34 and a predominantly working-class population (12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.